LETTER: Mayor McMillan has exercised poor management of Clarksville

On the WJZM talk show on June 29, there was a comment about former mayor Johnny Piper running for mayor due to the latest actions of our current city mayor on many items such as the city mayor voting against an amendment to provide a municipal property's fund - which would have helped citizens in homes that flood constantly, but did not receive FEMA assistance.

An attempt to have funds available to repair hazards/damages to the city parks was voted down by the city mayor.

The city mayor killed a vote to remove $325,000 for the excursion boat until more information was available. She also voted no on hiring five police officers and three new firefighters for the new fire station.

The health clinic is another example of poor management for the citizens of Clarksville. Why are the taxpayers expected to pay $600 per city employee for insurance when the employee had refused to sign up for the city health insurance, thereby costing the city nothing? This does not appear to be sound financial management by our city leader.

And why is she giving a $50 bonus to each city employee just to visit and get a "health assessment" at the health clinic before the council voted on it? There is an obvious lack of transparency and a failure to communicate with council members and the citizens.

The city of Clarksville deserves and needs better leadership and management than what we are currently experiencing. And the possibility about Johnny Piper or someone else running for mayor appears to be just what we need.

CHARLES CURETON

Clarksville 37040

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LETTER: Mayor McMillan has exercised poor management of Clarksville

On the WJZM talk show on June 29, there was a comment about former mayor Johnny Piper running for mayor due to the latest actions of our current city mayor on many items such as the city mayor voting